About Barney
The surname Barney is of English origin and is derived from the given name Barnaby, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Barnabas meaning "son of consolation" or "son of encouragement." The name Barney is therefore believed to signify a person who is comforting, supportive, or encouraging. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants or relatives of someone named Barnaby.
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